Andrew Mclay

BACP · United Kingdom

Calm, practical support for grief and life change

Experience

5 years

Practising in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Session type

Online only

About Andrew

Andrew Mclay is a counsellor who focuses on grief, loss and life changes. He works in a calm, down-to-earth way and gives people space to talk without pressure. Andrew holds BACP accreditation, and he brings five years of practice to his work.

Andrew believes grief is not only about death. He often sees people carrying invisible losses - the end of a relationship, shifts in identity, or the fallout from addiction.

Background and approach

He also supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger and career uncertainty. These are treated with the same care as bereavement when they feel like a loss. Sessions are steady and straightforward.

Andrew listens, helps people make sense of what they feel, and supports them to find small practical steps forward. He aims to create a space where clients set the pace and decide what matters most. Clinically he draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to guide conversations.

These approaches inform his emphasis on values, present-moment work and understanding painful memories without forcing outcomes. Andrew also works with issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image, eating concerns, addiction and compassion fatigue. He accepts international clients and holds sessions in English.

People usually find his manner warm and steady when they are coping with major change. To begin, a simple online matching and scheduling process connects people to him according to availability and location.

What Andrew works with

Primary focus

Also works with

How Andrew works

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Listed by Andrew among the ways they work.

Client-Centred Therapy

Listed by Andrew among the ways they work.

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Listed by Andrew among the ways they work.

Sessions & fees

Online approaches for grief, trauma and life change

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small, value-led actions. It can help with anxiety, depression, motivation and the sense of being stuck by shifting attention from control to meaningful steps.

Client-Centred Therapy centres on a respectful, non-judgemental relationship. The therapist listens closely, reflects what’s said and helps people find their own solutions. This approach is useful for exploring identity, self-esteem and the feelings that come with loss.

Trauma-Focused Therapy aims to gently address painful memories and their emotional impact. It supports people who carry trauma from abuse, accidents or other distressing events, helping them reduce the hold those memories have on daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Andrew will work collaboratively to identify which methods match a person’s goals and preferences, and adjust plans as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is helpful when visual connection matters, phone sessions work well with low bandwidth, and messaging can fit short check-ins or times when being on screen is difficult. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties or travel and help people access support from the UK or abroad.

Session length	Typically 50 minutes
Client ages	Adults, 18 and over
Fees	Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime
Insurance	Not billed directly

Questions people ask

What concerns does Andrew specialise in?

He specialises in grief and loss and supports people with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and related concerns listed in his practice focus.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is warm, steady and down-to-earth. He listens, helps people make sense of feelings, and lets clients set the pace for sessions.

What background and experience does he have?

Andrew has five years of clinical experience working with grief, trauma and life changes. He combines that experience with trauma-informed and person-centred ways of working.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on client preference.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.